How come the cruiselines don't allow passengers to throw confetti and streamers off the sides of the ship when it leaves its place of origin the way they did in the old 'Love Boat' series. Is it a water pollution thing or a major clean-up hassle thing?

Just wanted to know 'cause I've always wanted to do this and it seems like it would be fun.

When I embarked from Canaveral, the processing building was right next to port and there was no place for an "audience" Stop for a second and think about it - how many ships leave from the same port once or twice a week?

I personally had my own confetti and fireworks too - in my room after the lifeboat drill !! Wooowhoooo!